BOISE – As temperatures climb across the Gem State, AAA is warning drivers never to leave children or pets in hot cars. A child’s body temperature rises 3 to 5 times faster than that of an adult, and the inside temperature of a vehicle can increase by 20 degrees or more in as little as…
BOISE – If you’re planning a vacation for fireworks and fun, you won’t be alone. According to new projections by AAA, nearly 71 million Americans, including 400,000 Idahoans, will travel for the holiday – the highest volume on record and a 5% increase from a year ago. In the Mountain region alone (AZ, CO, ID,…
BOISE – According to new research by AAA, some Americans are reluctant to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) until charging stations are more widely available. In AAA’s latest survey, 18% of U.S. adults say they are “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV for their next vehicle purchase, but for those…
BOISE – Idaho drivers have more good news at the pump this week. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in the Gem State is $3.58, which is six cents less than a week ago, 25 cents less than a month ago, and 40 cents less than a year ago.…
BOISE – Road trip season is upon us, and AAA is reminding drivers to refresh their vehicle emergency kit. “When the unexpected happens, we sometimes end up kicking ourselves for not being prepared,” says AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde. “It pays to take a close look at our emergency kit this time of…
BOISE – As the weather improves and the school year draws to a close, many Idaho families are thinking about taking a tent or an RV out for some summer fun. AAA reminds travelers to plan ahead for a safe outdoor adventure. “The secret is out – Idaho’s state parks and backcountry are a popular…
BOISE – For Idaho drivers, there’s more good news at the pump. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.75, which is five cents cheaper than a week ago, 18 cents less than a month ago, and eight cents less than a year ago. The national…
BOISE – As 262,000 Idahoans prepare for a trip over Memorial Day weekend, gas prices will be very close to where they were a year ago. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.80, which is four cents less than a week ago and 13 cents…
BOISE – Memorial Day travel is back in a big way. According to AAA, 43.8 million Americans, including nearly 262,000 Idahoans, will journey 50 miles or more from home to celebrate the holiday weekend – 1.8 million more than a year ago, and 1 million more than in 2019. “In recent years, travel has recovered…
BOISE – For the first time since early February, Idaho drivers are seeing a welcome sight at the gas pump – prices that are cheaper than a week ago. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.88, which is four cents cheaper than a week ago,…
